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Model: FDB949GFB2	Brand: Frigidaire	Age: 5 - 10 years
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pennerk		#1 Posted : Saturday, March 17, 2012 1:52:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/11/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		The dishwasher blows the circuit breaker when the wash cycle enters the drying (heating portion) of the wash cycle. I disconnected the red and white wires to the heater and the cycle completes. I replaced the heater element but that didn't resolve the circuit breaker issue. I'm wondering if there is some other electrical overload issue. Could it be the Hi-Limit Thermostat. I don't want to replace components at random. Any help will be great.


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Gary/APP Team		#2 Posted : Friday, March 23, 2012 5:27:16 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Joined: 12/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 0		Hello.Since you have replaced the element which was the problem , breaker still kicking you must have a loose connection at the power source, this is where I would start, most likely you have a loose wire nut,causing the breaker to flip.This will help keep the new element clean Part number: AP4308827 thank you and good luck ! Model FDB949GFB2


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pennerk		#3 Posted : Friday, March 23, 2012 7:24:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/11/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		I can bring closure to this thread. It turns out that there was not a problem with the dishwasher it was a problem with the surge protector in the power strip. After replacing the power strip and running through a few wash and dry cycles all is working as it should. Thanks for your reply.


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